There have been more than 1,900 cases of H1N1 and nine deaths, due to the virus, in Connecticut alone. All of the deaths involved people who had underlying medical conditions.

Rell said doctors and health care providers interested in administering the vaccine will soon be able to register for priority to order the vaccine as soon as it becomes available.

Registration, which is free, is necessary to compile shipping and contact information to allow the vaccine to be sent directly to doctors' offices. Forms will be available at www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/providers.

The federal Center for Disease Control anticipates the vaccine will licensed and ready by mid-fall.

According to the statement, there will be a separate vaccination for the seasonal flu also available this fall.